This summer, the fun never sets.

With the earliest possible Memorial Day and the latest possible Labor Day, there are 15 exciting weeks of summer this year. That means even more time to explore all our state has to offer during this extended season of possibilities. So pack your bags and hit the coast where people of all ages can learn how to surf the emerald green waters of Wrightsville Beach or Topsail Island. Or if you prefer a more historical excursion, visit charming New Bern, where you can tour the birthplace of Pepsi. If beating the heat with a smile on your face is your thing, check out the U.S. National Whitewater Center where your entire family can raft, bike and climb your way to lasting memories. And if you covet a respite from the heat, revel in an even more refreshing option like Transylvania County where you can enjoy a heart-racing slide down Sliding Rock into refreshing mountain waters or a romantic trek to any of the area’s 250 idyllic waterfalls. Where will summer take you this year?